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Café Leon Dore

4.0 (102 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Classy
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Hot chocolate
Shuba S.

The hot chocolate here is probably one of the best drinks I have had. The chocolate chip cookie was delicious as well. Well worth the wait. The perfect drink to have on a cold winter evening.

Interior
Alexis S.

I popped in here the other night as I was in the area, and looking to warm up. The space itself is very cozy and cute, with lots of wood accents. Just as a note, there isn't anyplace to sit, so if you're looking to sit down, this spot might not be a good choice. The menu had a good selection of coffees and teas, and also had some pastries. The service was great and shout out to Alex, as he was lovely to chat with for a few minutes.

Evonne H.

Got the Freddo cappuccino and it was pretty good! ..Very Fluffy & Not too sweet which is perfect for me.. I don't like too sweet coffee drinks...

Harrison C.

This is an absolute, beautiful café! it is small, but feels like you were walking into a four star hotel. I got a vanilla latte and it tasted so very fresh. The staff was friendly and great at making coffee. There is no indoor seating, but a few tables outside.

Fred Cappuccino
Peter P.

Stopped by Café Leon Dore and ordered the Fred Cappuccino, and it was exactly what I needed--a nice, strong cup of coffee with bold flavor. It's definitely not sweet, so if you're someone who's into origin-focused coffee and more pure espresso taste, this one's for you.

delicious chocolate chip
Kimberly T.

Beautiful little cafe giving off Nolita/Soho vibes. They have repainted the shop to black this year (from white) which still looked good and gave it a fresher look. We went as soon as they opened but that also meant the outdoor chairs were not yet in place and available. oh well. so inside was cute (like in both looks and size lol). There wasnt any seating so we just did a grab-and-go. There are some merchandise for sale and I was so tempted to get an espresso cup. The pastries looked great and so far Ive tried their hazelnut croissant which was so good! the chocolate chip was very yummy too! I hope i could try more soon as all looked really fresh and delicious. and since we're here, we had to try their Freddo Cappuccino of course. I added simple syrup to mine and it was perfect! I didnt really expect to enjoy it so much but I did! Line isnt as long now compared to before. Yay!

Coffee
Ikos I.

A small, charming place with a very unique presentation. I ordered a cold coffee; the service was a bit slow, but it was a good experience and left me with a nice memory.

Chai and matcha
Nikita K.

I got the chai latte here at Cafe Leon and didn't really like it much. The pastries and sweets were pretty but pricey. I got the large chocolate chip cookie, the chocolate pieces were a little too big/strong flavored. Service is good and it wasn't too busy when I went in the afternoon.

Brooke C.

We only popped into the little coffee door, but it was our favorite latte of the weekend by far.

Freddo Cappuccino
Cindy N.

Super cute, but small cafe! I love the overall aesthetic of the brand, and of course had to stop by the Aime Leon Dore store right next door! 'Freddo Cappuccino': I loved how thick the cream foam top was! The coffee itself was not too strong, but a bit on the acidic side.. Staff were nice, and drinks came out pretty quickly. There's a few outdoor tables in front of the storefront, and I thought it was so cute how they had the checkerboard pattern on the table!

Keanna B.

Aimé Leon Dore was fully booked, so decided to at least stop by the café. honestly didnt expect much, but my latte (asked for it to be sweetened) ended up being really good with a strong taste in espresso. it is an intimate space, once ~5 people are lined up inside it basically becomes full, so this is for sure a grab-and-go situation

Melissa H.

Coffee here was good! Well prepared and super high quality taste -- nothing artificial here. More for hardcore coffee lovers than lattes/matcha ppl. As expected from Aime Leon Dore themselves. Almond croissant was also tasty but probably even better if warmed up. As tourists staying in SOHO, we were super excited to make this one of our first stops. Aesthetics are super nice in the place too. If you enjoy ALD vibes, you'll also enjoy checking out the cafe too.

Pearl R.

I always wanted to come to the ALD store and I came across the café, which is next-door so I stopped by to get a coffee. I got the Freddie cappuccino and it was pretty good, but I did not get the pastries that was available in the café. It is usually busy and sometimes long, waiting line but worth the wait! Overall, loved the coffee and would come back here !

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Love the ambiance. We waited in line when we arrived but it moves pretty quickly. Order the iced Freddo cappuccino, so good!

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